Dear Colleagues:

As the search committee chair, I am pleased to announce that three finalists for vice president for research and sponsored programs will interview during the next two weeks. As part of this process, each candidate will hold a public presentation to discuss the following:

• Brief academic/professional background and prior research successes.
• Philosophy for how best to encourage and grow research and creative activities.
• Challenges and opportunities in the world of research today.
  

Members of the university community are invited and encouraged to attend the public forums and provide input through the surveys below.

Gautam Pillay, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Public Presentation
Monday, April 27
3:15-4:00 p.m.
Kent Student Center, Room 310

Candidate Feedback Survey


Anshuman Razdan, Ph.D.
Director, Advanced Technology Innovation Center
Arizona State University

Public Presentation
Tuesday, May 5
12:30-1:15 p.m.
Kent Student Center, Room 310

Candidate Feedback Survey


Paul E. DiCorleto, Ph.D.
Sherwin-Page Chair, Lerner Research Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Chair, Department of Molecular Medicine, Case School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

Public Presentation
Wednesday, May 6
1:15-2:00 pm
Kent Student Center, Room 310

Candidate Feedback Survey

Additional information on the search for the vice president for research and sponsored programs, including curriculum vitae for each of the candidates, is available on the search website.

Sincerely,

Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost